Why am I writing this? Well I’ve had a few calls/e-mails over the past month where the DJ has cancelled for an event (SKID!!!) and now the bride to be is scrambling to find a DJ for their August wedding. Looking for a DJ in July for an August wedding is like being that guy that’s looking for flowers on Valentines day at 8pm – you might find some, but it aint gonna be pretty! The best way to avoid all of this is to book early and sign a contract. Sure you have a verbal agreement, it’s all good in the hood, everything will pan out as planned – but what if it doesn’t?!?!?! See the clip below – just because you think something is going to happen, doesn’t mean it will…
Ha ha ha – love that clip!!! If your DJ punks you, no doubt you’re feeling like the hula hoop guy. Best way to avoid all of this – SIGN A CONTRACT!!! A DJ in any capacity that is professional will have you sign a contract, lock up your night and will deliver. In the event something happens, THEY should have you covered so it’s on them to bear the risk – not you! All the people I talked to who’s DJ has bailed – a contract was not signed. It’s a crucial step – lock it up! First of all you get peace of mind knowing that you’re covered and second do you really want to hand over a deposit to some dude on the internet without any kind of paper trail?!?!?! Really – like REALLY?!?!?! Best way to wrap all of this is via Beyonce – Single Ladies (you all know how this goes, but for emphasis I’ll put it in):
If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it
If you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
Don’t be mad once you see that he want it
If you liked it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
If you’re booking a DJ for your wedding – make sure you sign a contract – Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.